ANALYSIS: In what very few will argue is a down year in big-school girls’ hoops, it makes perfect sense the squads with the top two coaches in District 3-AAAA have their respective clubs in the championship game. Don’t think for a second these two polar opposites in terms of in-game coaching styles are not a big part of the equation.

Of course, top seed Red Lion was expected to be here. Wilson is a mild surprise, but then again, when a Doug Myer club finds a groove, it’s hard to get them off the tracks.

These clubs surrender less than 70 points a game combined, so defense will be front and center on the big floor at Giant Center. Each club has its own style, although Red Lion is a bit more adaptable than Wilson. Bottom line is each team will want to run the show.

Wilson has locked down clubs in the second half of this tournament, allowing 36 total points in three games, including an unheard of zero points surrendered over the final 16 minutes against Manheim Twp. in the quarterfinals. The Bulldogs followed that up by giving up just 10 points to Muhlenberg in the second half of the semifinal. Better get your groceries early, Red Lion.

Red Lion 5-10 junior forward Erica Maciejewski has put together a solid D-3 tourney. She has 48 points in three games, including 22 in the opener.

The Lions have more elements, but Wilson is on their game at the right time.